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February 15, 2012

Obama's Falklands Failure

Robert O'Brien, The Diplomat

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America's failure to clearly back Britain in its current diplomatic row with Argentina over the Falkland Islands risks sending the wrong message to U.S. allies in Asia.

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TAGGED: Barack Obama, UK, Argentina, Falkland Islands, Falklands

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